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| Students receive instruction from experienced fitness experts in each Personal Fitness Trainer course at Vatterott College in Fairview Heights. The Personal Fitness Trainer program begins with an introduction to anatomy and physiology, fundamental nutrition concepts, and a personal wellness overview. Classes progress toward advanced topics such as kinesiology, exercise psychology, and a comprehensive personal trainer externship. The objective of this diploma program is to prepare the graduates for entry level employment as a personal trainer in gyms, fitness centers, private studios, corporate wellness programs or to start their own personal fitness training business. Students will be trained to perform a variety of exercise related assessments and tests, design safe and effective fitness programs, implement safe and effective weight loss/gain programs, and receive instruction regarding a variety of business related skills. The Personal Fitness Trainer program will include certification training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillators (AED) and preparation for taking the NSCA-CPT certification exam, offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), to become a Certified Personal Trainer. |
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Personal Fitness Trainer courses at Vatterott College - Fairview Heights provide the latest training techniques and instruction, meant to help students learn efficiently. Computer labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.
Career Outlook
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Jobs for fitness workers are expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations. Fitness workers should have good opportunities because of continued job growth in health clubs, fitness facilities, and other settings in which fitness workers are concentrated. Employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 29 percent over the next decade.” Course List
PFT-101 Anatomy and Physiology I
PFT-102 Anatomy and Physiology II PFT-103 Anatomy and Physiology III PFT-104 Personal Wellness PFT-105 Fundamental Nutrition PFT-106 Contemporary Nutrition PFT-107 Exercise Psychology PFT-108 Exercise Physiology PFT-109 Kinesiology PFT-110 Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription I PFT-111 Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription II PFT-112 Business Management PFT-113 Personal Trainer Externship Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 54%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: N/A 2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70% 2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: N/A Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: N/A Click here for more information regarding student achievement. Occupations
Financing
Federal Education Loans: N/A
Private Education Loans: N/A Institutional Payment Plans N/A Click here for more information regarding financing. Institutional Costs
Tuition: $17,000
Books & Supplies: $4,700 Lab/Tech Fee: $1,250 Reg. Fee: $100 Total Cost: $23,050 Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $374
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399 Room & Board (Independent): $796 Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399 Personal Expenses: $251 |
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